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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,716.08, 45,102.84 and 22,088.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,716.08, 45,102.84 and 22,088.88 is: 30,452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,716.08 : 45,102.84 = 22,088.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,716.08/45,102.84 = 22,088.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,716.08x = 45,102.84 × 22,088.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,716.08x = 996,271,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,271,220.42/32,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,452.04

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